Squaretail mullet

Inhabit lagoons, reef flats, estuaries, and coastal creeks, in shallow coastal areas and protected sandy shores. Usually within tidal influence, but may enter fresh water, ascending 10 km into rivers. Form large schools, frequently in mangrove areas. Juveniles may be found in rice fields and mangroves and may be used as bait fish. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive. Feeds on phytoplankton, small algae and detritus organisms. Caught in cast nets, stake Source: FishBase (fb-21.06), Froese, R. and D. Pauly, Editors. Licensed CC BY-NC.